About Us
NECARF is a non-profit independent body of Lay Catholics of north east region, a forum of excellence in pursuit of knowledge and knowledge dissemination, which continually responds to changing social realities through publications and discourses. It is a Forum engaging in socio-economic-culture domains that promotes and protects human dignity and mutual sharing, a platform through which different worldviews are synchronized. NECARF aims to encourage
- Scientific temper and promote scholarly work among Catholic Scholars in their inquiry into secular and spiritual related topics which may have direct or indirect implications on the functioning of the Church in the region.
- Take up research activities on social, economic and culture topics, with special emphasis on lives of people in North East region.
- Publication of Newsletter/Magazine/Journal for public reading, and to encourage young and budding writers to express opinion through writing.
- To Serve as a Think Tank for the Catholic Church in the region, sharing of knowledge and providing guidance to young Catholic researchers of the region,
- To conduct Workshops, Seminars and Symposiums on contemporary issues to encourage free and fair expression of views/opinions
- NECARF shall respond to request for suggestions from the Church, whenever sought for, on issues that may require opinion from Lay people.
Current Articles
Opinion | Articles | M L Satyan
Four months ago, I conducted a few sessions during a retreat held at Christeen Retreat Centre, Kottayam, Kerala. The participants consisted of a bishop, priests, nuns and lay Catholics. The topic that I dealt was: Cross, Death and Resurrection. I presente.....
Opinion | Editorial | John S. Shilshi
Imagine a situation where one is traveling in a train with family members or friends holding valid tickets to a certain destination. Half way down the journey, you are suddenly told by certain unknown people that you got to be verified by the men in khakh.....
Opinion | Articles | Vincent T Darlong
When God created the earth “God saw that it was good” (Genesis 1:18). After he created man, God has put him in the Garden of Eden to care for it (Genesis 2:15). But today, we seem to be doing just opposite to what God had intended. Instead of caring for t.....
Opinion | Articles | M L Satyan
This year India is celebrating its 78th Independence Day on August 15, marking 77 years since the first anniversary of independence. As usual, hoisting of the national flag, colourful decorations, illuminations, fire crackers, cultural events, and tea par.....
Opinion | Editorial | John S. Shilshi
Pope Francis has already announced the names of 21 new Cardinals who will officially assume the new role on December 8th, 2024. Following their appointment as cardinal-elects, the Holy Father wrote a short but powerful letter to all these men, who would s.....
